Controller - Food Manufacturing

Job overview

The Controller - Food Manufacturing is an onsite role based in Irvine, CA, offering a salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 per year. This position supports a rapidly growing food manufacturing company by building financial infrastructure and reporting processes. The role exists to oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting while developing scalable controls. The Controller will partner with leadership on financial planning, cash flow management, and profitability analysis to support the company's scaling efforts.

What you'll do

• Own month-end and year-end close processes
• oversee general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll
• prepare financial statements
• lead cost and inventory accounting
• partner with operations on cost controls
• support budgeting and forecasting
• manage external audit relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

full-time

day shift

irvine ca

food manufacturing

controller

accounting

finance

$150k-$180k/yr

onsite

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Why this role

High-impact role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial food manufacturing environment with significant executive visibility.

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Spice and Extract Manufacturing. Sector: 31.